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Struggle for Freedom: The Life of Dr. King

Performed by Bright Star Touring Theatre

2023-01-16 18:30:00 2023-01-16 19:30:00 America/New_York Struggle for Freedom: The Life of Dr. King In this dramatic show, audiences come to see that the rights won during the American Civil Rights Movement came with a heavy price. Orange Branch Library - Orange Programming Room

Monday, January 16
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-16 18:30:00 2023-01-16 19:30:00 America/New_York Struggle for Freedom: The Life of Dr. King In this dramatic show, audiences come to see that the rights won during the American Civil Rights Movement came with a heavy price. Orange Branch Library - Orange Programming Room

Orange Branch Library

Orange Programming Room

In this dramatic show, audiences come to see that the rights won during the American Civil Rights Movement came with a heavy price.

This performance by Bright Star Touring Theatre is best for Grades 3 - Adult. Teachers and caregivers may access the performance Study Guide and Curriculum Standards to incorporate the performance into classroom lessons.

One of Black History’s most influential Civil Rights Leaders, the life and story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of both triumph and tragedy. Learn how Dr. King came to be such a prominent leader in this dramatic show. Follow Dr. King’s life from his time as a young boy in Georgia to becoming a preacher in Alabama, to becoming an important figure on the international stage. A powerful and impactful story, audiences will come to recognize that the Civil Rights won during Dr. King’s time came with a heavy price.

This performance will also be done at the Delaware Library on January 16 at 2:00 pm.

  

Orange Branch Library

askorange@delawarelibrary.org
Phone: 740-549-2665
Branch manager
Sara Arango

Hours
Mon, Dec 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 Closed

About the branch

The Orange Branch Library is located in Orange Township just north of the township's fire station, park and pool. At 33,000 square feet, this branch has a drive-up book drop and drive through pick-up window, along with many other special sustainable building features. The building also houses our Outreach Services Department and the Imagination Garden. 

DCDL welcomes all people to our programs and events. If you require ASL interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, please contact us at pr@delawarelibrary.org.

Upcoming events

Wed, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Community Room
Ongoing multi-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes offered by DACC Aspire Office. Registration required; new students must call Aspire to register at 740-203-2267.

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Orange Programming Room
Kids will have fun learning while caregivers learn ways to help their children get ready to read!

Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Orange Programming Room
Kids will have fun learning while caregivers learn ways to help children get ready for Kindergarten!

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Orange Teen Zone
Volunteer at the library during the school year with TAB! This is your opportunity to discuss and influence teen services at DCDL. Meetings count as one hour of volunteer time. Ages 13-18.

Fri, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Orange Programming Room
Caregivers are guided through interactive rhymes, songs, and stories with their little ones!